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Clifton Friendship Club’s Pudding Extravaganza

In this edition 4 Clifton Parish Council minutes latest 4 Christmas in the Parishes 4 Church Matters OPEN 4 Advent in the Shelsleys www.temetriangle.net Free to Residents Just a few of the scrumptious cakes on display at the Great Clifton Bake Off organised by the Clifton WI.

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Front Cover Picture Sue Palmer, Pat Prosser and Marie Thompson at the Clifton Friendship Club’s Pudding Extravaganza 2 www.temetriangle.net CLIFTON PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES Clifton Parish Council has again decided not to allow publication of ‘draft abbreviated’ minutes in Teme Triangle within a month of their meetings despite pleas from a number of local residents and organisations. A lengthy statement, read by Wendy Bradley, said the Parish Council ‘resolved that it would continue to uphold a resolution (made at a previous meeting) that ‘approved minutes be circulated as widely as is practicable within the parish’.

‘At a previous meeting, five out of six councillors voted democratically to provide approved minutes to Teme Triangle. We are all more than capable of making our own decisions. To be very clear – it is the councillors who are running this Parish Council. We are not being awkward and intransigent - we take our responsibilities seriously and regard that the content of the minutes falls under our remit and not that of Teme Triangle. We consider that it is prudent to ensure residents read minutes that are not subject to wording alteration, omission of content etc that may skew accuracy and balance. The volume and complexity of business is increasing and with new housing will expand further – we are also thinking ahead. It is important to the councillors to feel confident in the information we are providing. We are councillors for this parish, what other parishes choose to do is up to them. We have set up a distribution list for residents so that we can email approved minutes as soon as is practicable – please let us know if you or anyone else would like to be added. We have consistently provided minutes to Teme Triangle and in fact for two months they did publish approved minutes which we had condensed for ease of publishing. Teme Triangle then said that they would not publish approved minutes because they were too long, they don’t fit into their time frame and they want the right to alter them as they see fit. We think it is better to have accurate approved minutes later rather than draft minutes edited by Teme Triangle sooner. Those who are unhappy might wish to ask Teme Triangle to reconsider its position. In saying that, we are not disrespectful of some resident’s feelings and wish the matter to be resolved. In conclusion, it is not helpful or desirable from anybody’s point of view to continue with this level of misunderstanding and disharmony which is why the Parish Council has chosen to circulate this reply.’ www.temetriangle.net 3 The Parish Council’s statement was issued in response to several Clifton residents who had written to the Council prior to last month’s meeting, including Mike Glyde of Manor Road: ‘With recent developments in and around the village the PC minutes are often the only readily accessible means of being informed of what is going on in our community. With the strange path of closed government that seems to be descending on the nation, local openness is ever more important. May I therefore add my voice of support to those trying to reinstate what is surely a simple matter of sending the minutes to the TT. The apparent unwillingness to do so raises questions that may not necessarily be justified, but from the outside looking in it does seem odd why they are not published for all to see. Of course there may very well be a valid and perfectly understandable reason for not publishing them anymore, unlike neighbouring PCs, and given the importance of being open may I suggest you explain why. ‘We all value and understand the commitment and hard work our parish councilors do on our behalf to ensure our community is vibrant safe and inclusive for us all. Like many such public services it goes un-thanked and often ignored, so please do not take this email as criticism of all your work, but it simply would be helpful for the parishioners to have regular and simple easy access to the minutes so we know what is happening in Clifton and its environs.’

Pat Prosser, one of the Leaders of the Clifton Friendship Club, wrote: ‘The Friendship Club has some 70 members, the majority of whom do NOT have computers or indeed any idea of how they work. For them the only way of keeping up to date with what one might term, the official goings on in the village and surrounding area, is the Teme Triangle. A system which has worked perfectly well for many years. It would seem that these many, many people are to be discriminated against because they neither have computers or any knowledge of how they work. In the 21st century when we are told time and time again that fairness and equality for all and freedom of information is paramount, I am unable to understand why our very own Parish Council should set itself against this very ethos. To what purpose of withholding this information, that should be readily and promptly available, I am at a loss to understand. These people live in the village of Clifton, the Parish Council is set

4 www.temetriangle.net up to represent the village of Clifton and its Councillors are there to represent the wishes of the people of Clifton. It seems a no-brainer to me, since logic and common sense must be at one here, ie. that circulation of the Parish Council’s Draft/Unadopted minutes is most easily achieved through the Teme Triangle for the many who will never be of the technological world (though I understand that even the computerised version is woefully behind in publishing events as only the July Minutes are at present available). I understand that Russ Henry has tried to raise this issue previously but to no avail. I would therefore ask that he be supported by at least one of you in his efforts to get this matter heard again - such that this issue be revisited and that, subsequent to this, the time worn way be reinstated, which is that those Draft/Unadopted Minutes be printed in Teme Triangle and in a prompt manner. In this way, the elderly amongst us might continue to be involved in a village they have contributed to most of, if not all of, their lives... it could be argued it is their due.’

Following the Parish Council’s decision, the Secretary of the Clifton WI, Beth Whittenbury, said: ‘Two of our WI members attended the Parish Council meeting to hear what the result of our mass request for a hearing would be. It turns out that the parish councillors were all intimidated by the polite emails from Clifton residents asking for the re-instatement of their minutes in Teme Triangle. They made it clear that they are all unpaid volunteers and they would do the job of parish councillors as they wanted and not anyone else. They voted to reject the request. On application, the clerk will send the minutes once approved, by email. Great for those with access to the internet - not so for most of the elderly population with no access for whom the request was made. I am very disappointed. I had been under the impression that the PC was there to represent us as well as themselves as residents. The inclusion of their email addresses on the Parish Council website would seem to invite correspondence. Thanks to everyone who has helped with this attempt to restore a much needed and important item to our very special Teme Triangle local magazine.’ (On behalf of six local organisations representing the elderly of Clifton: St. Kenelm’s PCC, Friendship Club, Bowls Club, Lion Coffee Club, Village Hall Trustees and the WI)

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Excerpts from the minutes of the meeting of Clifton Parish Council on 1st September 2016

Worcestershire County Councillor (WCC) Ken Pollock: CCllr Pollock had conveyed his apologies for absence from the meeting; his email report circulated to Members. Councillor (MHDC) Caroline Palethorpe: DCllr Palethorpe had conveyed her apologies for absence from the meeting; her email report circulated to Members. Planning: Application No: 16/00933/HOU. Proposal: Demolition of single storey extension. Addition of two storey extension to side of house. Location: 9 Manor Road, Clifton upon Teme WR6 6EA. Applicant: Mr Z and Mrs C Barnett. Members recorded no objection to this application. Highways and Byways: Advice from MHDC Tree Officer re Horse Chestnut Tree deferred until November meeting. Dog Fouling: deferred until November meeting Finance: Bank Reconciliation; Members noted the submitted report. Members noted no income had been received. Payments to be made in respect of outstanding invoices and requests for payment totalling £2,458.01 were approved (HW/BY). Receipt by the Pensions Regulator of the Declaration of Compliance under the Pensions Act 2008. Insurance: Members resolved (HW/MN) to accept Hiscox quotation for insurance renewal. Land for Sale (Lot 1) Pound Lane: Members resolved (MN/RH) to express an interest in purchasing Lot 1. Members resolved (MN/RH) to undertake an initial consultation of the electorate re purchasing the site. Clerk to draft a letter for consideration. Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group (NPSG): The Chairman expressed thanks to Cllr Winer and Members of the NPSG on behalf of the Parish Council and the community. Pavilion and Playing Field: Members noted thanks from the Bowls Club re fence repair Signage re car parking and ball games; at printers. Electrician to repair security light (E Thompson had volunteered to organise this). MN to pass to the Clerk a list of maintenance tasks for the contractor to action. Play Area: MN to pass to the Clerk a list of maintenance tasks for the contractor to action. Reports by Councillors: HW updated Members about the seminar she had attended on the South Worcestershire Development Plan. Correspondence for consideration and information: MN to attend the Nora Parsons Day Centre AGM (Clerk to notify). Date of Next Meeting: Members resolved (MN/BY) that the next Ordinary Meeting of Clifton upon Teme Parish Council would be held on Thursday 13th October 2016 at 19:30 hours at Clifton upon Teme Village Hall.

8 www.temetriangle.net CLIFTON PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS Staff and children alike have embraced the new school year with enthusiasm. The school gives a warm welcome to a new group of Fledglings, who have settled into school-life very well indeed. Already this term, children across all classes enjoyed creating beautiful artwork around the theme of ‘Peace’ to celebrate World Peace Day on 21st September. It was wonderful to see older children showing positive leadership as they sensitively and skillfully supported younger ones as they worked together. It day was a wonderfully reflective start to the year. A huge well done to the Tag Rugby team who attended a tournament at Tenbury High School. They applied themselves with determination and vigor playing to their very best. The ‘A’ Team progressed through to the final against Burford Primary School, winning the game 4-2 to claim the tournament crown! And finally, the children and staff would like to wish Mrs Sally Wakefield a very happy retirement after many years of loyal service to the school.

FRIENDS OF CLIFTON PRIMARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISING The Friends of Clifton upon Teme Primary School (PTA) are hosting two fundraising events next month. On Thursday, 1st December, join them from 7.30pm for a Christmas shopping and pamper evening at Pitlands Farm. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie whilst watching a floral demonstration of Christmas table arrangements, then browse the craft stalls for stocking fillers and treat yourself to a facial or manicure. Tickets £8 (including mulled wine and mince pie). Contact Charlie Merrick on 01886 812562 / 07496 394731. On Friday, 9th December, the primary school will hold its Christmas Fayre from 2-4pm. The children will open the event with carol singing at 1.45pm. We welcome the community of Clifton to join us on this jolly occasion. Raffles, tombola, refreshments, crafts, grotto and lots more. We welcome prospective stall holders to contact us for the above events and future events throughout the year. Please email [email protected]

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As most walkers, not just dog walkers, know some footpaths have become unusable especially if you are a child/older or have a disability of any kind. We would love this to change for everyone, but if we continue to upset local farmers we do not have much hope of making improvements for everyone in the village and any walking groups who want to enjoy our beautiful village and amenities. We have a key objective in the Neighbourhood Development Plan number 5 as follows: ‘To ensure the parish is a welcoming setting for visitors by improving facilities such as footpaths, bridleways, parking, village information board within the context of a safe and secure rural environment which are accessible via a range of means of transport including walking, cycling and by bus.’

Having read the above and by considering everyone including the farmers, perhaps we would then be in a position to ask the local Footpath Warden or Worcester Footpaths Department to speak to the landowners or farmers in regard to improving accessibility to some of the very well- used footpaths in and around the immediate village. These should be accessible to ALL of the public young, old and disabled.

Clifton is one of the highest villages in Worcestershire with the oldest Hill Climb in the country on its doorstep. The Worcestershire Way not too far away and with wonderful views that we should want to share with everyone. Perhaps, if we could find a group to work on this, we could offer the same as Martley who have a lovely village notice board, amazing gated walks including free maps and advice? We need to work towards this for the future of the village. Lis Rowe, Janet Hann, Michelle Salisbury & Hazel Gibson

14 www.temetriangle.net NEWS FROM THRIFT SHOP Warm thanks go to everyone who called in at our Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at the end of September and spent so generously. And thank you also to our Thrift Shop volunteers who baked such delicious cakes for the Charity Cake Stall that morning. We are delighted to say that we have been able to send a cheque for £240 to Macmillan, rather more than last year - an excellent result in aid of a well-respected charity.

On Wednesday 9 November local artist Maurice Whitehouse will be selling some of his original paintings and prints at Thrift Shop. Prices are very reasonable and the pictures would make wonderful Christmas presents! As usual, we’ll be open that morning 9am-11.15am.

The Thrift Shop will close its doors for the winter break at 11am on Wednesday 7 December. We would be very grateful if customers could collect any of their remaining items by this date as we are unable to store anything over the winter.

Thank you to our volunteers for their hard work over the year and to all our customers for their continued support. Pensax Thrift Shop has now been trading for over forty years – quite an achievement – and it still offers unexpected bargains in all its departments!

May we wish everyone a Happy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you when we re-open for our 2017 season on Wednesday 1 March at 9am.

GOSPEL SINGERS Clifton Gospellers joined with the gospel singers from St Peter’s church, Notting Hill, under their charismatic leader Peter Yarde Martin for an urban/rural Gospel Retreat and had a good sing both in Old St Bartholomew’s church (right) and at St. Kenelm’s in Clifton. www.temetriangle.net 15 Church by Rev. Canon David Sherwin Matters You will be aware by now that Revd John Sumner and his wife Alice have now retired from their House for Duty responsibilities for Clifton, The Shelsleys and Lower Sapey. We wish them well and God’s blessing upon them and a long and happy retirement.

You may also be aware that John’s position will now remain vacant and there will be no ‘vicar’ living at The Rectory in the foreseeable future. You may or may not also be aware that since 2009 the Clifton Group of Churches have been part of the Worcestershire West Rural Team (WWRT). This team consists of the parishes of Martley, and the Lower Teme Valley, Leigh and , and and has recently been joined by Crown East.

I myself became Team Rector for the whole area at that time with a Team Vicar being based at Leigh. The most recent Team Vicar is the Revd Anne Potter who serves with me across the 15 buildings and 10 parishes.

We are ably assisted by a number of Retired Clergy, Lay Readers and Authorised Lay Ministers and other Lay Ministry help. We are also grateful that in the Clifton, Shelsley and Sapey areas we have assistance from our Methodist colleagues as well as the help from members of other denominations who live within the area. Even though John’s position is not being filled we will still maintain worship and pastoral care for the areas in which you live. To enable this to happen we have had to reduce the number of services in some cases and modify the way of working throughout the area. I do hope you understand the difficulties we face and why this is necessary.

Do pray for us as we really appreciate your support and prayers for all that we do on your behalf. But may I also remind you that we are a team, both lay and ordained and we will work together to prosper God’s kingdom. As the Lord’s prayer says ‘on earth as it is in heaven’. God bless. 16 www.temetriangle.net ST KENELM’S HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE We all enjoyed a really traditional Harvest Festival Service and buffet. Bishop Christopher gave a sermon which had us all thinking about where our food comes from and just how many people are involved in getting it on our tables, even an apple and blackberry pie added up to at least 1000 contributors. Many thanks to Pat Snelling for leading and organising the service, also thanks to all the ladies who ‘did’ the floral arrangements and to Jean Davis and her team for the really delicious buffet. Thank you to all who have contributed food gifts etc which will be taken to St Paul’s Hostel in Worcester.

TEME VALLEY HARVEST SERVICE AND SUPPER The annual Harvest Service took place at All Saints Church in Shelsley Beauchamp on Sunday 2nd October. Due to the recent retirement of the Rev. John Sumner, the new ecumenical rural team shared the service, along with local residents. Future services at All Saints will be under the guidance and delivery of the rural team (W.W.R.T.)

Following the service, Harvest Supper was held in Shelsley Beauchamp Village Hall. Several groups helped, making the whole occasion one of fellowship and sharing, which was enjoyed by all. Thanks go out to the Shelsleys’ Village Hall Committee who presented us with gleaming clean, newly painted premises and sparkling utensils for the event. Thanks, also, to the team who laid up tables, prepared vegetables, cooked and served the meal or provided desserts. A total of £400.00 was raised for Church funds but finally, Thank You to all who attended because without ‘YOU’ it would not have been the joyous event it was. Beryl Robson (Co-ordinator)

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To help with the needs of less fortunate people within our County, we are asking you to participate in a REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR’

Normally in many homes on the first Sunday of Advent all manner of Advent Calendars are available, each door, pocket or box is opened to reveal a treat of sweets, chocolate or small gift. This year we are asking you to do something different.

Find a cardboard box, cover it in nice paper and on each day in Advent, place an item in the box – possibly a box of chocolates, packet or tin of biscuits, tin of salmon, ham or tuna, the list is endless. At the end of Advent bring the box to All Saints Church where they can be distributed to families in need via the Food Bank network. This will give a family with limited resources a happy start to 2017.

Advent starts on 27th November and finishes on 24th December, 2016, making a total of 28 days = 28 items. Result.. an unexpected gift to a needy family. Share your resources.

ADVENT STAR During Advent it is proposed to place a Nativity Scene outside All SaintsChurch Shelsley Beauchamp. This was done a couple of years ago when a star was placed on the gable end of the church, over the Nativity scene, which illuminated each evening at dusk.

This year, it is proposed to make it a little different. There will be a small illuminated star, surrounded by a larger star, which would be illuminated by donation. The additional light could be illuminated in memory of a loved one, a ‘Thank You’ for a new birth, celebration of a marriage or any special event.

The details would be on a notice board in the church, should you feel you would like to make a donation to illuminate the large outer star, please email your request to [email protected]

22 www.temetriangle.net ADVENT CAROL SERVICE The Advent Carol Service at St Kenelm’s on Sunday, 27th November, is now a traditional start to Advent in our churches and a much loved service. This year it will be held at 6.30pm at St Kenelm’s and will be led by the Rev. Anne Potter, Team Vicar of Worcester West Rural Team. Please come along and enjoy the worship which will lead us into Advent and Christmas and which will be by candlelight. BIG CHRISTMAS CAROL SING Further news about the ‘Big Christmas Carol Sing’ at St Kenelm’s on Saturday, 3rd December. We are inviting organisations and groups in the parish to decorate a Christmas Tree and bring it along to our Coffee Morning on 3rd December. St Kenelm’s PCC are donating trees to the groups.

The trees will then be put around the church for the Big Carol Sing in the evening and will remain in church throughout the Christmas Services. Details are being given to the leaders of the groups. If you feel you would like your group to decorate a tree, please contact one of the following; Barbara Seeley [email protected] Nigel Roberts [email protected] Ruth Wilson [email protected] Beth Whittenbury [email protected]

The ‘Carol Sing’ itself will start at 6.30pm and an invite will be coming through your doors nearer the time. We will be singing all the traditional carols and there will be light refreshments. Please come along and have a great sing without getting wet and cold. SHELSLEYS’ GARDENING CLUB Wednesday 9 November Shelsleys’ Village Hall 7.30.pm. The speaker this month is Paul Cook from Cook’s Nursery who makes a welcome return to the valley. He is guaranteed to instruct us about our plants while entertaining us as he does so. Come and enjoy the evening.

On Wednesday 14 December our speaker is Adrian James who will once again bring a wonderful programme of garden photographs. Visitors are always welcome.

SHELSLEYS’ VILLAGE HALL KEEP FIT CLASS Keep Fit at Shelsleys’ Village Hall, every Monday evening, 6.30-7.30pm www.temetriangle.net 23 J & S Trade Supplies Haven Nurseries Bank Road Little Witley Nr Worcester WR6 6LR Tel: 07966-804007 Tel/Fax: 01886-888024 VAT No: 824 6536 21 Partners: JT Bull & SR Bull Suppliers and Installers of: Aluminium Windows Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors Hardwood and Softwood Bespoke Timber Windows, Doors and Conservatories including Grade I and Grade II listed Secondary Glazing and Replacement Sealed Glass Units UPVC Windows, Doors and Conservatories Garage Doors, Fascia and Soffits We now also specialise in small building projects including carpentry and joinery PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION Paul the Painter Professional painter & decorator in Clifton-upon-Teme Interior & exterior, from a single room to a whole house Tel 01886 812168 / 07759 298754 E-mail [email protected]

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24 www.temetriangle.net LEE JAMES CARPENTRY & JOINERY Qualified and experienced in all aspects of carpentry

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LOCAL PILATES SERVICING OF CLASSES EVERY DAY AGA... including Whitbourne, Martley and RAYBURN... Hanley Broadheath on Tuesday’s OIL FIRED STOVES... Please contact Sue Bratton for more details or to book a place 07974 343609 CENTRAL HEATING or [email protected] BOILERS –––––––––––––––––––––––––– MIKE TINGEY OFTEC ASSESSED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ENGINEER Fully insured Locally grown delicate seasonal garden flowers & herbs. Fresh or dried for all occassions. Tel: 07974 983 133 PEARTREE COTTAGE - SHELSLEY BEAUCHAMP Email: [email protected] shelsleyherbsflowers.co.uk • 07887 706147 www.temetriangle.net 25 LOWER SAPEY NEWS Harpley lost one of its long-standing residents in September, when our much loved Colin Raybould lost his fight against cancer. Colin was a good man, kind and with a great sense of fun. He dearly loved his family, friends, Harpley and our Church. He was a man of great faith and hopefully, this will bring comfort to Barbara and his family. Our love and sympathy to them all.

We wish John and Alice Sumner all the best in their new home in lovely Box. We will miss them. Things may be a little different in our area now regarding church services, but the Martley team, our Ladies Bible Group and our Church warden, Candy Connolly, are all pulling together to keep things going as they were. There will be some different faces, but I am sure all will go well.

Autumn is well and truly here now, the 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness', with apple picking, potato harvesting, shooting and hunting all in progress. I do wonder where they are going to find game birds this season, as we have seen hardly any in our garden through the summer. We have had a wonderful Indian summer, which almost makes up for the quite dismal June. Gardens have grown like mad in the rain and most fruits crops have been swelled by it. Soon, the fieldfares will be arriving to eat the fallen apples - a true sign of the winter to come. We have some wonderful red sunsets at this time of the year and this is one thing to enjoy, but time passes very quickly, especially when you get older and spring will be here before too long.

Finally, we wish Marion a speedy recovery from her knee replacement operation.

NOTICES Church cleaning for November - Jane Dallow Church Flowers, November 6th and 13th - Angie Dallow Church flowers , November 20th and 27th - Barbara Raybould Ladies Bible Study Group will meet at the home of Barbara Raybould on November 8th The mobile library will call in this area on November 18th at 10.20 and 10.40am. Margaret Griffiths

26 www.temetriangle.net CLIFTON UPON TEME WI Our next meeting is our Annual Meeting to be held at Clifton Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th November. The meeting is fairly short but will give an insight into the activities and events undertaken by our local WI during the past year. Afterwards the Clifton Hand Bell Ringers will play and there will be a quiz with a musical theme and light refreshments. Visitors welcome. More details from Beth on 812464 BIG ENERGY WEEK As part of the national Big Energy Week campaign, South Worcestershire Citizens Advice Bureau is running a couple of advice sessions at the Surgery. Advisers will be on-hand on Wednesday 2nd and Friday 4th November, from 10am to 1pm, to assist the public to deal with a wide range of consumer energy issues ranging from managing fuel bills and changing suppliers to getting a better deal and finding out what services are available to make homes more energy efficient.

Free ‘goody bag’ for the first 25 attendees. For further details contact: 01684 567146 or e-mail [email protected] NORA PARSONS FRIENDSHIP GROUP CHRISTMAS FAYRE at Venn Lane, Wichenford, Saturday November 19th 2016 2pm – 4pm. Christmas Cards, home-made cakes, preserves and produce. Tombola, Bric-a-brac stall. Raffle, Guess the weight of the cake. Seasonal plants and wreaths. And much more … VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR UNDER 4’s CLUB P.A.W.S is a non-subscription youth club from ages 4-14, however, under 4's need a volunteer adult at St Mary's Church, Abberley. 10.30am- 12.30pm, generally on the first Saturday of the month. For more details contact Di Cope 01886 888430 SHELSLEYS’ VILLAGE HALL CHRISTMAS FAIR The Shelsleys’ Village Hall Christmas Fair is on Saturday, 26th November, 10am-1pm.

The Bromyard News & Record, February 7 1935 CLIFTON-ON-TEME A crowded audience attended a concert given in the schoolroom on Thursday. It was organised by Mr F. Hall in view of raising a few pounds towards the expenditure which will be incurred in sending Frederick Harris, a delicate boy in the village, to the seaside. www.temetriangle.net 27 TEME VALLEY BUSINESS GROUP We, the Teme Valley Business Group, are keen to grow our non-profit networking group.

Do you have an established business and would you like to share your experiences and ideas with others in a similar position? Or have you recently started your own business or do you have plans for a new venture? Could you benefit from the experience and knowledge of other local businesses who are keen to support you? If so, Teme Valley Business Group may be just the place for you…

We meet twice a month over breakfast in and discuss a wide range of topics, all of which are suggested by the group. We can provide advice and feedback to existing and new businesses – maybe a new business opportunity or a problem with an existing business which would benefit from discussion with others in a similar position. Asan existing business owner your ideas and feedback will be invaluable to the group but you’ll also have access to all the experience and knowledge to help you develop your own business thinking.

Our members include those who provide professional services and many who’ve been there and done it for real so there’s a wealth of experience and knowledge available within the group. We believe that people shouldn’t need to spend a fortune to find new business or the right advice – so why not share your wisdom, learn from ours, and help make a difference to others?

Email today for more information on [email protected] or call 01584 781601. Pen Harrison, Colly Brook Fine Furnishings, Upper Bank, Eastham, Tenbury Wells WR15 8PA, Tel: 01584 781255.

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE, WORCESTERSHIRE Occasionally during our life we may find that we need just that little bit more help to get us through a sad time. If you have experienced a loss of a loved one and feel some support from us could be helpful, then this may be that time for you. We are a charity that specialises in bereavement care and can offer personal support from our highly trained volunteers. Contact us on 01905 22223 or email us on worcestershire@ cruse.org.uk 28 www.temetriangle.net Services for November/December

www.temetriangle.net 29 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November

3 Clifton Parish Council meeting VH 7.30pm 4 Team Ministry Quiet Day, Holland House 10am-4pm 8 Clifton WI Annual Meeting VH 7.30pm 8 Shelsleys’ Parish Council meeting VH 7pm 9 Shelsleys’ Gardening Club: Paul Cook VH 7.30pm 10 Teme Valley Wildlife Group meeting, Rochford VH 7.30pm 19 Nora Parsons Friendship Group Christmas Fair, Wichenford 2pm-4pm 26 Rural Reels: Carol Clifton VH 7pm 26 Shelsleys’ Christmas Fair, VH 10am-1pm 27 Advent Carol Service, St Kenelm’s 6.30pm

December

1 Clifton Primary School PTA Christmas evening, Pitlands Farm 7.30pm 1 Clifton Parish Council meeting VH 7.30pm 3 The Big Christmas Carol Sing & Christmas Tree Extravaganza, St Kenelm’s 6.30pm 9 Clifton Primary School Christmas Fayre and carol singing 2-4pm 12 Christmas Concert: Sound Of Wales Singers All Saints, Shelsley Beauchamp 7pm 13 Clifton WI Christmas Cheer Alan & Alana Cooper VH 14 Shesleys’ Gardening Club meeting: Adrian James VH 7.30pm

January

28 Rural Reels: Absolutely Fabulous Clifton VH 7pm

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SHELSLEYS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT A Christmas concert with a Welsh fl avour is being held at All Saints Church, Shelsley Beauchamp on Monday, 12th December at 7pm in aid of the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven and local churches. The concert will be performed by the Sound of Wales Singers. Tickets £10 (including drinks) can be obtained from Jane Roberts on 01886 812996: [email protected] or Candy Connolly on 01886 853248 [email protected]

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